Assam History and Culture

Assam in the second half of the 17 Century- the Ahom-Mughal Wars – Mir Jumla’s Assam Invasion- causes and consequences

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Mir Jumlas , governor of Bengal led an invasion under the reign of Arungazeb in 1662. It was the mightiest of all the mugal invasions in assam,his fleet comprising 12,000 cavalry, 30,000 infantry, and a fleet of 323 ships and boats.The naval contingent comprised Portuguese and Dutch sailors. Baduli Phukan who was the commander in … Read more Assam in the second half of the 17 Century- the Ahom-Mughal Wars – Mir Jumla’s Assam Invasion- causes and consequences

Ahom Rule at its zenith of Rudra Singha (1696-1714) to Rajeswer Singha (1751- 1769): political history

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The Zenith of the Ahom power was reached in the reign of RudraSinha or Sukhrungpha (1696-1714). He founded new capital at Rangpur presently known as Sivasagar. During his reign subjugation of Cachar and Jaintia was completed in 1700 A.D., and Nagas were brought under the control of Ahom kingdom. In 1745, Sunenphaa or Pramatta Singh, the … Read more Ahom Rule at its zenith of Rudra Singha (1696-1714) to Rajeswer Singha (1751- 1769): political history

Expansion of the Ahom Kingdom in the 16 century- Suhungmung Dihingiya Raja (1497-1539)

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The reign of Suhungmung Dihingiya Raja broke from the early Ahom rule and established a multi-ethnic polity in his kingdom. Under him the Ahom Kingdom expanded greatly for the first time since Sukaphaa, at the cost of the Sutiya and the Kachari kingdoms. He also successfully defended his kingdom against the first Muslim invasions under Turbak Khan. … Read more Expansion of the Ahom Kingdom in the 16 century- Suhungmung Dihingiya Raja (1497-1539)

Fairs and Festivals of Assam

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Fairs and Festivals of Assam Majuli Festival One of the major festivals that draws visitors from far and near is Majuli Festival in Assam, the gateway to the Northeast. The Majuli festival is held in Majuli, the largest river island in the world. Located on the river Brahmaputra in Assam, it has been a center … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Assam

Former princely States of Assam and Zamindaris

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Former princely States of Assam and Zamindaris The region that came to be known as undivided Goalpara district came under British rule after the transfer of the Deewani from the Mughal Emperor on August 12, 1765. Due to tribal influences on the region the police thanas of Dhubri, Nageswari, Goalpara and Karaibari were placed under … Read more Former princely States of Assam and Zamindaris

Political Developments in the 17 century- rule of Pratap Singha (1603-1641) Ahom- Mughal wars- the treaty of 1639.

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Susenghphaa (reign 1603–1641), also Pratap Sinha (Singha) was the 17th and one of the most prominent kings of the Ahom kingdom. As he was advanced in years when he became king, he is also called the Burha Raja (Old king). His reign saw an expansion of the Ahom kingdom to the west, the beginning of … Read more Political Developments in the 17 century- rule of Pratap Singha (1603-1641) Ahom- Mughal wars- the treaty of 1639.

The English East India Company in Assam Politics- the Treaty of Yandaboo and Assam

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The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on February 24, 1826 by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and by Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side. With the treaty of Yandaboo in 1826, the fate of Assam passed into the hands of theBritish. Now began a history in Assam … Read more The English East India Company in Assam Politics- the Treaty of Yandaboo and Assam

Establishment and Consolidation of the British rule – Reforms and Reorganizations in Assam

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The British did not try to expand their territory to the northeast of India because they followed a policy of non intervention towards the Ahom kingdom. It was only when the Burmese had established authority in Assam through a series of invasions that the British were compelled to abandon their policy of non-intervention towards Assam. … Read more Establishment and Consolidation of the British rule – Reforms and Reorganizations in Assam

State information in the Brahmaputra valley-the Chutiya, Kachari and the Koch state

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The Chutiya state The Chutiya also known as Sutiya kingdom was established on the north bank of the River Brahmaputra in north-eastern Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh by Birpal. They were a Tibeto-Burmese race who secured power in Assam at the same time as the Khen kings and Barobhuyan chieftains (to the west), during … Read more State information in the Brahmaputra valley-the Chutiya, Kachari and the Koch state

British Rule in Assam

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British Rule in Assam During the reign of Kamaleswar Singha (1795-1811) and Chandra Kanta Singha (1811-1818), the royal court gradually showed the sign of a polarisation. During the time of Chandrakanta Singha, the court was virtually divided into two blocks. the king and the members of the royal family were on one side, and Purnananda … Read more British Rule in Assam